Krispy Kreme (DNUT) Misses Q1 EPS by 2c, Misses on Revenue; Offers FY26 Revenue Guidance

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Krispy Kreme Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Demonstrating Significant Progress on Turnaround

May 7, 2026 6:45 AM EDT

Reduces net leverage, expands adjusted EBITDA margin, and delivers positive free cash flow

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ: DNUT) (Krispy Kreme, KKI, or the Company) today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 29, 2026.

First Quarter 2026 Highlights (vs Q1 2025)

Net revenue of $367.0 million declined 2.2%, reflecting the strategic closure of underperforming doors completed in the third quarter of 2025 Systemwide sales of $485.3 million increased 0.7% in constant currency excluding sales attributable to the now-ended McDonalds USA partnership GAAP net loss... More